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Hardcover

Full Color

Alots of Great Historical Images and Information

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The book looks at the life and times of the Höfner Company which has been in business for 125 years. Not a lengthy academic history it instead takes the reader on a journey through the company over the years along with numerous images related to the times. With over 380 images, many taken from Höfner's own archives, adverts from yesteryear and contemporary photographs brings to life the journey that the company made from Schönbach in Bohemia to its current location in Bavaria, Germany. It also looks at the guitars and stringed instruments produced, in particular the 1960s era when the Beat Boom occurred and Höfner brought the world the famous Violin Bass played for over 50 years by Sir Paul McCartney.